Grilled Jerk Pork Chops

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A seasoning mix that originated in Jamaica, jerk is popular throughout the Caribbean in the preparation of meats such as pork and chicken for grilling. Jerk seasoning typically includes chilies, onion, allspice, and thyme.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 20 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 18 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 2 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1/4 cup onion chopped
1 teaspoon thyme crumbled
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice ground
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 each pork chops 1/2 inch thick

Directions

Prepare grill.

Mince and mash onion to a coarse paste with thyme, sugar, salt, and spices.

Pat pork chops dry and rub all over with jerk paste.

Grill pork on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.

Alternatively, pork may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 26g
Amount per Serving
Calories 18 8% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g0%
 Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1180mg49%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g2%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 0.0g1%
Vitamin A 2%  Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 1%  Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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